| Muota | |
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 The Muota in a narrow canyon near Ibach | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Canton of Schwyz |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Ruosalp |
| • elevation | 1,800 m (5,900 ft) |
| Mouth | Lake Lucerne |
• location | Brunnen |
• coordinates | 46°59′42″N8°35′39″E / 46.9950°N 8.5942°E /46.9950; 8.5942 |
• elevation | 434 m (1,424 ft) |
| Length | 29 km (18 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Lake Lucerne→Reuss→Aare→Rhine→North Sea |
TheMuota is ariver in theSwisscanton of Schwyz and a tributary ofLake Lucerne. It has a length of 29 km (18 mi).[1]
The Muota rises on theRuosalp, analp to the north of theGlatten on the border between the cantons of Schwyz andUri. Initially, it flows in a northerly direction through the tinyBisistal before turning west to the villages of Muotathal andRied.[1]
Beyond Ried, the river flows through a narrow defile between theGibelhorn andStooshorn, passing under theStoosbahn funicular that serves the mountain resort ofStoos, as it does so. After leaving this canyon, the river turns north to reach the village ofIbach in the municipality ofSchwyz. At Ibach the river turns west again, then shortly afterwards passes under theA4 motorway and theGotthard railway line before receiving theSeeweren, which is the outfall stream ofLake Lauerz. Here it flows south-west to enterLake Lucerne on the west side of the town ofBrunnen in the municipality ofIngenbohl.[1]
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